Atty. Steve Malas

Atty. Steve Malas

Steve Malas practises in the area of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and corporate governance. He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers in public and private transactions and advising boards of directors and special committees in such transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Steve Malas at a glance

Steve Malas is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Malas practises in the area of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and corporate governance
  • He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers in public and private transactions and advising boards of directors and special committees in such transactions
  • He also acts in Canadian and Canada/US cross-border offerings and private placements on behalf of issuers and underwriters
  • Mr. Malas frequently advises on directors’ and officers’ liability, governance issues, continuous disclosure obligations and matters relating to shareholder relations and engagement, and has worked on complex financing and joint venture transactions for the development of mining projects in Canada and abroad

Practice Areas Explained

Steve Malas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Malas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steve Malas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Steve Malas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →

Securities Law

Steve Malas is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Quebec →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Quebec

Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve Malas

Where is Steve Malas's law office located?
Steve Malas's law practice is located in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve Malas handle?
Steve Malas focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How can I contact Steve Malas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Steve Malas received?
Steve Malas's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026

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